Chapter 298

2.

The moment the red sports car sped off.

A roar that spread across the road like a beast's cry.

Buwaaaaang——!

While some might call the exhaust note mere noise.

It held a certain magic that could make a man's heart race.

Seonghyun, riding in the passenger seat, was no exception.

Watching the Ferrari glide smoothly down the road while letting out a raw roar.

Seonghyun felt his own heart pound.

“...What model is this?”

“Oh? What happened to our Seonghyun who said a compact car was all he needed when he bought one?”

Yoo Mina teased.

Seonghyun frowned for a moment before readily admitting it.

“I never understood why people buy expensive cars, but I think I'm starting to get it.”

“Right? If you don't have money, you wouldn't know, but it's only natural to want to buy one if you do.”

“Yeah. It’s cool.”

Watching the car that was still roaring and speeding down the road.

He felt a sense of release.

Of course, they had to crawl slowly in traffic.

But still, he felt a strange sense of satisfaction.

He could feel the stares of other drivers and people in other cars.

The stares were a bit burdensome.

But in any case, it didn't seem like a bad thing to have.

“Considering your reaction speed and all that, you probably wouldn't have any problem driving this.”

“Yeah, I think so too.”

“You're actually a good driver.”

Thanks to the memories and experiences of the ghosts, he was quite skilled at driving.

Seonghyun thought so too.

“Anyway, let's buy one later. For now, let's just focus on mom's present.”

When Yoo Mina said that, Seonghyun nodded in agreement.

He had thought shopping with his sister would be boring and no fun.

But the drive was quite nice.

Anyway, as Seonghyun was thinking that and enjoying the drive.

They soon arrived at the department store.

As if it were the most natural thing, she headed to the VIP section.

A valet attendant came out and opened the door.

“Welcome.”

“Thank you.”

His sister, Yoo Mina, thanked the attendant and handed over the car key.

Seonghyun was once again surprised by how natural she was and asked his sister.

“You're a VIP?”

“...Yeah. But you could probably become one today, too.”

“Ah, is that so?”

“...You really need to get used to the fact that you have money...”

Yoo Mina looked at her brother in disbelief.

It was one thing to not be extravagant.

But what was she supposed to do if he reacted like this every single time?

In any case, Yoo Mina told him so.

Seonghyun nodded, saying he understood.

When he first received a lot of money, he was dazed and happy.

But maybe he's a bit numb to it now?

Seonghyun had even forgotten that he had a lot of money.

Then, he suddenly looked at Yoo Mina and remembered something he had heard before.

‘Hmm, they say those who have spent money know how to spend it well.’

Since Seonghyun had never been extravagant or bought much.

This kind of thing was just awkward for him.

Wasn't he the one who was so excited about his first paycheck that he bought gifts for his parents?

Besides that, he felt the need to manage his money a bit.

While also spending some of it.

Anyway, as Seonghyun was thinking that.

Yoo Mina urged Seonghyun to hurry up.

“Let's go quickly. I made a reservation.”

“...A reservation?”

He wondered if there was such a thing as a reservation for a clothing store.

But since she said she had, he just went along with it.

And then.

They arrived in front of a famous luxury brand store with the well-known H logo, which Seonghyun had faintly heard of before.

As Seonghyun was a little impressed by the extraordinary appearance from the store entrance.

“Wow.”

“It's embarrassing, so hurry up and come.”

Yoo Mina, who usually took care of Seonghyun, seemed a little embarrassed herself and quickly brought Seonghyun in.

As Yoo Mina entered the store.

A dedicated manager came and greeted her.

“Hello, my name is Park Yoojung, and I will be assisting you today. Welcome, customer Yoo Mina.”

“Hello.”

“Oh, hello.”

She frowned slightly, as if still bothered by Seonghyun's reaction.

But she didn't scold him openly.

Anyway, as Yoo Mina stood there.

The manager stepped forward and spoke.

“Are there any products you are looking for today?”

Perhaps because they had a reservation but hadn't chosen a specific product?

The manager asked, and Yoo Mina asked Seonghyun, who was behind her.

“Do you want to buy from here?”

“Well, what would be good?”

“Hmm, mom would like anything you give her.”

The manager, Park Yoojung, who was listening to the conversation, suddenly had a gleam in her eye.

A brother and sister buying a gift for their mother at a luxury brand store.

She immediately grasped the situation and said.

“If you are looking for a gift for your mother, I will guide you this way.”

“Oh, thank you.”

“Yes.”

As Seonghyun and Yoo Mina followed.

A line of bags with quite elegant designs were displayed.

And showing them the bags, manager Park Yoojung gave her prepared speech.

“The items here are popular among middle-aged women. These are lines that are elegant and dignified without being flashy.”

Following that, there were more explanations.

She explained where it was made, what kind of leather was used, and so on.

But honestly, he couldn't understand even half of it.

Why were there so many types of leather, and why did she need to explain what kind of manufacturing process was used?

Seonghyun thought that even magical terms would be easier than this.

‘Wow, this is dizzying.’

As Seonghyun was thinking that.

Manager Park Yoojung noticed and explained in a little more detail.

Then Seonghyun could understand a little.

But it was still difficult.

‘This isn't easy.’

It was the first time he realized that shopping also required this much know-how.

His sister, Yoo Mina, seemed to understand and even asked questions.

Seonghyun remained silent.

Then, his gaze suddenly fell on a sky-blue bag that seemed to suit his mother, Lee Na-kyung, well.

‘Hmm.’

An elegant and graceful sky-blue bag.

The sky-blue color suited his mother, Lee Na-kyung, well, but his gaze was strangely drawn to that bag.

Even though it wasn't flashy, it looked more luxurious than he had thought. As Seonghyun kept looking at it.

Manager Park Yoojung, who immediately noticed his gaze, said.

“Wow, you have a great eye. This is a new arrival that just came in yesterday. The stock is just…”

“I'll take that one.”

“...An excellent choice.”

Manager Park Yoojung smiled brightly as if she understood as soon as Seonghyun made his choice.

After Seonghyun made his choice.

“Are there any other products you are looking for?”

Because people who came to buy gifts usually bought something for themselves too.

Customers with the purchasing power to come and buy at a place like this rarely bought just one thing.

As manager Park Yoojung asked.

Seonghyun tilted his head.

“Yes? Ah, yes, I'm done shopping.”

“...?”

“I'm fine too.”

Since Yoo Mina also said she was fine.

Manager Park Yoojung was a little flustered.

But, she thought it could happen and quickly adapted.

“Yes, then shall I gift-wrap the product for you?”

“Yes, please.”

“First, we will proceed with the payment.”

Manager Park Yoojung said so and guided them to the counter, and when they got to the counter, Seonghyun handed over his card.

Manager Park Yoojung, who took it, asked just in case.

“Installments…”

“Ah, that's a debit card.”

“...Ah, yes, I understand.”

Even though it's a bag worth tens of millions of won.

He didn't even ask for the price, and the card is a debit card?

Thinking they lived in a different world, she quickly processed the payment and wrapped it up.

The gift wrapping made it even more perfect.

“Thank you.”

“Have a good day.”

“Thank you.”

After being seen off by manager Park Yoojung, Seonghyun, holding the wrapped shopping bag, came out of the store and said.

“This wasn't as boring as I thought.”

It was definitely a world apart from the luxury store Seonghyun had visited before.

They had given a good explanation there too.

But it hadn't piqued his interest like this time.

Yoo Mina looked at Seonghyun and shook her head in disbelief.

“You didn't even listen to all that and chose something else...”

“Ahem.”

“Anyway, I have to choose mine now. Is that one enough for you?”

“Hmm, for now.”

“Hmmm, I'll have to take a look. Want to come with?”

At those words, Seonghyun was contemplating, looking a little tired.

Yoo Mina looked at Seonghyun as if she had expected it and said.

“Then, I'll go look around, so there's a coffee shop on the 10th floor here. You can wait there.”

“Oh, okay.”

As Seonghyun finally answered with a brighter face.

Yoo Mina found it so ridiculous that she let out a dry laugh and left.

And Seonghyun, thinking it was just how things were, went up to the 10th floor.

There were more people in the cafe than he had expected.

‘Hmm, it's incredibly popular.’

It's a big department store, after all.

He thought it was possible, and fortunately, there was a seat, so he left his things there and went to order.

After getting his coffee and sitting down, he was drinking it quietly.

A few people around him started whispering as they looked at Seonghyun.

“Wow, he's handsome.”

“Seriously, his vibe is no joke.”

“I know, right?”

Seonghyun had always been on the handsome side.

But after recently absorbing the memories and experiences of the ghosts, his body had also improved.

That made him shine even more.

For some reason, his skin had also become smooth, and the cosmetic effects were also amazing for Seonghyun.

He received all the attention from those around him.

A tall, handsome man drinking coffee.

It was truly like a pictorial.

He received the gazes of many women.

‘Hmm.’

Of course, Seonghyun, with his improved physique, noticed it all.

It was all compliments.

Well, it wasn't that he disliked it.

But it was quite burdensome.

‘Hmm, should I go?’

He wondered if he should have just followed his sister.

But Yoo Mina also had an outstanding appearance, so if they went together, the attention would be on them just the same.

He thought it was better than the alternative.

As Seonghyun sat there for a while.

Suddenly, a woman approached Seonghyun.

She was a very beautiful woman.

As Seonghyun looked at her.

“Excuse me… can I have your Instagram ID?”

She suddenly struck up a conversation.

“...Yes? My Instagram?”

“Yes, yes.”

“Uh…”

Why is she suddenly asking for his Instagram ID?

Is she like those cult members he saw last time?

He thought so.

It was close to a common form of flirting these days.

But unfortunately for him, Seonghyun didn't know much about such things, so he could only be bewildered.

With a bewildered expression, Seonghyun looked at the woman and answered.

“I don't have Instagram.”

“...Ah. I'm sorry.”

When he replied like that.

The woman's face darkened, and she returned to her friends.

And then.

“What did he say?”

“...I got rejected.”

“Huh? You, Jiyu?”

“Yeah... He said he doesn't have an Instagram ID.”

“Wow, what kind of lie is that?”

“...I know, right.”

“He could have just said he has a girlfriend...”

They were talking quietly among themselves.

But Seonghyun, with his improved physique, heard everything.

‘...I really don't have one.’

Seonghyun felt unfairly accused.

But he made no effort to go and correct them.

There was no need to.

After that, a few more women came.

But they always asked for his Instagram ID, and when he said he didn't have one, they would go back looking dejected.

Just when Seonghyun was thinking he should just go somewhere else.

He could see another woman approaching.

As he turned his head, thinking she was going to ask for his Instagram ID again.

Her face was somehow familiar.

Hair like black silk and a snow-white face.

And her features too.

The most beautiful appearance among all the women who had come so far.

But as Seonghyun looked at her, thinking he had seen her somewhere before, looking puzzled.

“You're Seong… hyun-nim, right?”

“Ah?!”

Only then did Seonghyun realize.

“Luna-nim?”

“...Yes, it's the first time we're meeting outside.”

Luna greeted him shyly.